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Perfect for in-person, remote, and hybrid instruction, this comprehensive reading assessment gives you the information you need to ensure your students reach high levels of literacy. For universal screening, progress monitoring, goal setting, and more
Chart a path to reading success for every student
One K–12 comprehensive reading assessment test provides all the insights needed to guide literacy growth for emergent readers, struggling readers, and high achievers, whether you are testing in-person, remotely, or a combination of both.
Whether assessing in school or remotely, Star Reading transforms assessment data into action steps for educators, giving teachers helpful insights and tools to strengthen instruction.
Get recommended groupings of students based on both their scaled scores and benchmark categories or create your own groups for more effective small-group instruction.
For each instructional group, Star Reading uses the score range and median score to automatically recommend skills and instructional resources to guide reading growth.
See data on a broad range of reading skills appropriate to each grade level
Guide students to become proficient readers with a research-based, empirically supported learning progression for your state. It identifies the continuum of reading strategies and skills needed for students to reach grade-level proficiency and achieve mastery.
Reading Skills
Reading: Literature
Reading: Informational Text
Language
See sample items from Star Reading
Star Reading measures students’ knowledge and understanding of vocabulary, as well as their ability to apply vocabulary strategies.
Short passages ask students to use strategies such as self-monitoring, making predictions, drawing conclusions, and using the organizational structure of the text to improve understanding.
Students are asked to explore the plot, setting, character, theme, and point of view in literary text, as well as the characteristics of different genres.
Star Reading measures students’ understanding and analysis of an author’s use of language and literary devices to create certain effects.
These items ask students to recognize, analyze, and evaluate arguments in persuasive, editorial, and academic writing.
Personalize instruction and target support
Eradicate over-testing by eliminating separate placement tests for each instructional program. Star Reading can help place students into content from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Edmentum™, Classworks, and more. Plus, Star Reading fully integrates with Accelerated Reader.
As early as sixth grade, Star Reading helps you identify students who may need additional support to get on track for college and career readiness. See how students are progressing toward the ACT benchmarks for reading and English as well as the SAT benchmark for evidence-based writing.
STATE LINKING STUDIES FOR STAR ASSESSMENTS
With Star, you can forecast which students are on track to perform well on your state’s summative test as early as fall—giving you ample time to intervene early and help get all students on track for success.
Select your state and review the state study
Unlike any other K-12 assessment, Renaissance created learning progressions specifically for English and Spanish. You’ll be able to identify the skills students know in both languages and help chart a path to move them towards mastery.
“We knew that Star Reading was reliable. It predicted our overall district proficiency dead on—it was exact.”
Sherree Alvarez • Director of School Improvement and Accountability, Bradford County School District
Success Story
How one FL district is using data to improve tests scores and encourage reading
Star Reading includes computer-adaptive assessments that measure students’ reading abilities and comprehension skills. These assessments are designed to provide accurate and reliable data that can be used to guide instruction.
Star Reading uses a variety of measures to assess students’ reading abilities, including word recognition, vocabulary knowledge, comprehension, and fluency. The assessments are designed to be age-appropriate and aligned with state and national reading standards.
Star Reading provides teachers with a range of instructional materials and resources that can be used to support reading instruction. Teachers can use the program to create individualized learning plans for students, track progress, and provide targeted interventions when necessary.
Yes, Star Reading is available as an online program that can be accessed from any device with an internet connection. This makes it easy for teachers and students to use the program both in the classroom and at home.
Yes, Star Reading can be integrated with Renaissance Accelerated Reader. When used together, Star Reading and Accelerated Reader can provide teachers with a complete picture of students’ reading abilities and progress. Teachers can use the data from both programs to guide instruction, identify areas where students may need additional support, and monitor progress over time.
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A Renaissance representative can provide you with a more detailed understanding of Star Reading and help you decide if it’s the right tool for you and your students.
